Only heard a used one, which I thought was superb. Nearly bought it last year (£375) but my wife didn't rate it so highly; clean highs, deep bass, lovely player. Great build too. Might have been a first generation one, so can't say what the most recent versions are like. Hopefully you'll enjoy yours as much as the one I briefly had!

maybe i am two years late for you to read this, my PAGANINI cd player has a 1 year activity in my house, (2nd hand purchase)

I plugged it in audio alchemy DAC in the box and separate a.alchemy interface, plus a kinabalu plate underneath and it is probably the best cd reader I have ever used! All music is performed with a Classe' Audio Pre. (1995!) and a power Quad amp. (2005). Should I consider a higher resolution with more expensive gear? Maybe Makintosh but...Why on earth should I? I better stop here or I will go mad in looking for better specs. all the time.

I bought one 6 years ago great sounding player i just replaced the cd drive its a factory teac with a sony laser my display stopped working the only down side is the parts are hard to get i have tried to get a new display for years i plan on keeping it till it dies i havent had to many players that sound much better at the $2,500 price range.